Overview of mind-nourishing and tranquilizing medicines

Heart-nourishing and tranquillizing drugs are a type of traditional Chinese medicine or Chinese patent medicine that have sedative, soothing, and sleep-promoting effects. They are mainly used to relieve symptoms of restlessness such as palpitations, insomnia, and anxiety. According to differences in ingredients and efficacy, it can be divided intoTraditional Chinese Medicine(Such as jujube kernel, cypress kernel, polygala root, etc.) andChinese patent medicines(Such as Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, Anshen Bu Nao Ye, etc.). Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on regulating the body's constitution, while proprietary Chinese medicines are mostly used for symptomatic treatment. The following content will introduce common drugs, effects, applicable groups and precautions in layers to help readers make reasonable choices.

Common Chinese medicines for nourishing the heart and calming the nerves

Traditional Chinese medicines that nourish the mind and calm the mind are mainly natural plants, such asWild jujube kernel(nourishes the liver and calms the heart),Bai Ziren(moistens the intestines and calms the nerves),Polygala(resolving phlegm and calming mind), etc., are mostly used for long-term conditioning. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Ziziphus jujube kernel "maintains trouble and insomnia", and modern research has also confirmed that it contains saponins, which can inhibit the excitement of the central nervous system. This type of medicine needs to be used based on syndrome differentiation. For example, those with heart and spleen deficiency can be combined with astragalus, while those with yin deficiency and fire hyperactivity should add Ophiopogon japonicus.

Chinese patent medicine preparations and characteristics

Chinese patent medicines are a convenient choice for mind-nourishing and tranquilizing medicines. Common products include:

These types of patent medicines must be taken according to medical advice, avoid taking them with western sedatives, and should be used with caution by pregnant women and children.

Applicable groups and precautions

Heart-nourishing and tranquilizing medicine is suitable formild insomnia,menopausal anxietyorStudy and work are stressfulPeople with organic diseases (such as hyperthyroidism) need to treat the primary disease first. During the period of taking it, you should avoid spicy food and caffeine to avoid mood swings. Zhang Jingyue, a physician in the Ming Dynasty, emphasized in "Jingyue Complete Book" that "mental diseases cannot be cured by medicine alone", suggesting that psychological counseling should be combined.

Summary and suggestions for rational medication use

Heart-nourishing and tranquilizing drugs need to be selected according to individual constitution. Traditional Chinese medicine is suitable for long-term conditioning, and Chinese patent medicine focuses on short-term relief. It is recommended to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner before taking the medicine to avoid abuse on your own. Modern pharmacology research (such as the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia) points out that some drugs may cause drowsiness or digestive tract discomfort, and you need to be alert to adverse reactions. Maintaining a regular schedule and exercising moderately is the way to calm the mind and strengthen the foundation.

Citing sources

1. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen (Ming Dynasty)
2. "The Complete Book of Jingyue"·Zhang Jingyue (Ming Dynasty)
3. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition·National Pharmacopoeia Commission
4. Beijing Tongrentang, Jilin Aodong and other companies publish product manuals